The old L series would be almost impossible to do with the speedo, as if I am I right, I believe they were to old to use a speed sensor, and rather have a mechanical cable drive to operate the speedo.
The newer gen 2 liberties changed to a sensor, but all the gen 1 and older stuff used a cable drive.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. You might be able to rig up a little motor, but it would be a massive job...
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Posted 08 November 2015 - 08:58 AM
MY00 Red RX, a nice daily that was sold off once the B4 became reliable...
MY02 Blue B4, aka 'The Project' - v8 JDM STi engine package and assorted other 'goodies' - Sold, then bought back for parts. Stripped and crushed.
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Posted 08 November 2015 - 09:00 AM
Gen 1 turbo got electric and V4 STi era onwards. Gen 2 always had it 
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Posted 08 November 2015 - 09:04 AM
Only Aus delivered RS' and certain EDM models got electronic in gen 1.
I know Link ecu have a gauge sweep option in the ecu settings, but i doubt the stock ecu's have the option to turn it on.
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Posted 08 November 2015 - 05:04 PM
Im still yet to see this on a Gen3...
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Posted 08 November 2015 - 08:49 PM
Im takin my gen3 in tomorrow. To get it sorted out.
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Posted 08 November 2015 - 09:32 PM
The old L series would be almost impossible to do with the speedo, as if I am I right, I believe they were to old to use a speed sensor, and rather have a mechanical cable drive to operate the speedo.
The newer gen 2 liberties changed to a sensor, but all the gen 1 and older stuff used a cable drive.
You're on the money there! They do have a speed sensor, built into the back of the cluster that's cable driven. My EJ22 ECU references this pulse for it's speed sensor and my aftermarket cruise uses magnets on the tail shaft.
Hoping to soon have the 6 gauge cluster with the centre piece that matches my gearbox with the centre locking diff
Back on topic, anyone got any new before/after shots of their cluster swaps?
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Posted 08 November 2015 - 09:34 PM
Back on topic, anyone got any new before/after shots of their cluster swaps?
This whole thread is about mine havent decided what my next one will be. Thinking either a GD STi one with the defi sweep or a V4-6 cluster for matching engine and cluster bonus points
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Posted 08 November 2015 - 09:43 PM
You've now got the cluster from that Gen 3 yeah? Dunno what it looks like but it could be a subtle hint as to what's under the bonnet heritage wise
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Posted 08 November 2015 - 09:45 PM
You've now got the cluster from that Gen 3 yeah? Dunno what it looks like but it could be a subtle hint as to what's under the bonnet heritage wise
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Had a blackout in the silver car but sold the cluster to Joss, donor came with a similar cluster but sold that as well haha. Need to try something different i spose
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Posted 08 November 2015 - 10:10 PM
Need to try something different i spose
L series RX turbo/coupe cluster like I'm aiming for???
Note the centre panel with the diff lock
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Posted 08 November 2015 - 10:19 PM
Needs more 90's spec boost gauge in the cluster
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Posted 08 November 2015 - 10:34 PM
It has a little boost light... does that count?
And this is 80's spec
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And this is 80's spec
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Posted 08 November 2015 - 10:46 PM
Haha yes
Boost light will do!
Boost light will do!
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Posted 09 November 2015 - 07:35 PM
Can an one tell me what actually controls the sweep on the cluster? Is it off the bcm or Ilumination controller? Or signal from the ecu?
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Posted 09 November 2015 - 07:45 PM
Can an one tell me what actually controls the sweep on the cluster? Is it off the bcm or Ilumination controller? Or signal from the ecu?
As far as we know this isnt possible so I dont think we're going to be any help. This is only the second time ive ever heard it mentioned. Im not saying its not impossible, just that we dont know anything about it
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Posted 09 November 2015 - 07:51 PM
It's not a factory feature
It would have to be something within the unit itself
It would have to be something within the unit itself
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Posted 09 November 2015 - 07:53 PM
Would you know what controls the sti gauge. Iv heard there is a chip in the cluster? An I'm having Communication error when I hook up the scan tool. To see if I can access it throw the on board systems. So iv tried 6 scan tools. From snap-on to Hana-tech. An scan-pro p1. So iv got to work that out. An go from there.
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Posted 09 November 2015 - 09:49 PM
Snap on will work, as long as you have the correct cartridge in. The boys back in Roxby have hooked into my B4 with a snap on one before. A generic cartridge won't talk.
MY00 Red RX, a nice daily that was sold off once the B4 became reliable...
MY02 Blue B4, aka 'The Project' - v8 JDM STi engine package and assorted other 'goodies' - Sold, then bought back for parts. Stripped and crushed.
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MY02 Silver Wagon, H6 conversion, full blue/black leather and almost full black interior to go with it.
MY03 White/Silver H6 Outback, donor car for silver waghoon.
MY97 Silver RX, acquired to become track car, but plans changed. To be stripped and scrapped in time.
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Dads snap on scan tool needs the sub-1 Subaru adapter to work with a Subaru
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